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CNU’s Favorite Fall Treats for the Girlies Who Need a Little Daily Treat

Brooke Martin Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
Nora Mutarelli Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
Hannah Minnery Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
Joseph Bui Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
Sophia Powell Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
Zoe Hawkins Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
Allison Bryan Student Contributor, Christopher Newport University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CNU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

It’s nearing the dreaded Midterm Season, which means all the gals are powering their will to study and live by investing in a small, sweet treat. However, midterms mean that the full swing of Fall weather and everything autumnal themed will be occurring. The battle of which season is superior is a tough choice to make, but I believe we all can come to a consensus that Fall has the others beat when it comes to branding themselves with iconic comfort food and beverages choices. My personal favorite is a chewy caramel apples or sugary kettlecorn that you would find at state fairs or fall carnivals. Tune in to see what the girls of CNU HerCampus favor for Fall treat-time.

fall FOODS

Nora shares her expert baking secrets for a perfect ooey-gooey treat: “I love pumpkin muffins! I highly recommend the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread mix. The best way to make them is with butter instead oil and a heaping scoop of chocolate chips. Bake them in fall themed cupcake liners for extra fall vibes.”

Hannah is an eco-friendly, health queen: “I love apple cider and pumpkin seeds!” Fun fact: You can reuse the pumpkin seeds you hollowed out of your carved jack-o-lanterns to plant for next year’s harvest or to cook in the oven for snacking!

Allison is a lover of “anything with apples”: “From apple cider, to my moms homemade dutch apple pie, to apple cider donuts, I can’t get enough. Something about apples, cinnamon, and a little bit of nutmeg and cloves has me feeling the fall spirit.”

Fall DRINKS

Joseph is a tapioca pearl connoisseur who knows all the unique local finds: “Pumpkin spice boba tea. It combines one of my favorite drinks with the seasonal magic of pumpkin spice! (I like mine from Whale Tea in Hidenwood!).”

Zoe relies on the classic, year-round ol’ reliable: “I love a fun little iced coffee. It always makes me in the fall mood!” Some autumnal themed flavors include: Mocha, Cinnamon Spice, Chai, Brown Sugar, Maple, or Apple.

Sophia hangs around coffee shops in her spare time and sips on some cozy coffee: “Pumpkin chai latte-tastes like fall and reminds me of Gilmore girls”.

22 yr old Virgo writer at Christopher Newport University. Big feminist. Coffee ice cream enthusiast. Communication Major.
Nora (she/her) is a senior attending Christopher Newport University. She's majoring in psychology and plans to become an elementary teacher after college. Nora enjoys social media, but when she's not researching trends to incorporate into her HC chapter's Instagram (definitely not just scrolling endlessly) she loves reading, cooking, and attempting to crochet.
A current sophomore at Christopher Newport University majoring in English, Hannah has a MAJOR passion for writing. Other interests include reading, theatre, pop culture, crafting, and going on road trips.
Joseph is a psychology major at Christopher Newport University. He has a real interest in people and plans to be a clinical psychologist. He's the marketing director of one of CNU's premiere acapella groups, University Sounds! He also has a keen interest in origami, food insecurity, and stickers.
Sophia is a psych major with minors in childhood & leadership studies. She enjoys astrology, reading romantacy novels, cooking, and decorating!
Zoe is a Psychology major with a Writing minor. She enjoys learning about human development, especially when it comes to child development. Zoe loves writing in her free time and creating stories. She wants to eventually be a Child Therapist/Psychologist and write on the side.
Allison is a Junior at Christopher Newport University, studying Psychology and Leadership Studies. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, and listening to Alt Rock music. Find her on insta @allibryan